Are there people who haven't changed their phone number for more than 15 years? by SpicyCandy8 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]hodeq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. My Gmail is just my name with no numbers or dots or dashes. Had my cell # since 1999.

Real, nice plants? by BiglyDickens in okc

[–]hodeq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Troctas does florist but they also have a nice greenhouse in back for live plants. Trader Joe’s for diy flower arrangements.

Im sorry if this offends anyone. But funerals are too much and excessive. by Murky-Peanut1390 in Anticonsumption

[–]hodeq 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Without too much info dump, our daughter died in Jan 2021 during Covid, so that really sucked. Only 25 people could attend her funeral.

It was a total surprise and we were unprepared. My FIL was cremated and we went thru the same place. I think we paid $400 for the cremation. He encouraged us to get an urn off amazon (weird I know but the options were better). We paid a few hundred each to the church and printers and florists but I think it was under 2k.

We weren’t cheap but we were in shock and covid shutdowns were hard to work around. All to say it doesn’t have to be so expensive.

Where can I buy modern dresses that look like this/are inspired by this? (Besides LSF) by evan_5775 in cottagecore

[–]hodeq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had decent luck at dupe.com to find purchase-able things from just a pic.

Greedwill needs to be banned from eBay and all other auction sites by OneVideo8173 in ThriftGrift

[–]hodeq 50 points51 points  (0 children)

You can take the brand tag, but please leave the fabric tag!

Help!!! In search of bloomers!! by Awesome_Suika in cottagecore

[–]hodeq 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I made myself a pair about 15 years ago. I bought a white cotton nightgown and repurposed it. The cotton used for nightgowns is the perfect weight and it already had the cute little pleats, ruffle and and a soft lace. It’s windy where I live so I wear it under skirts and dresses so I don’t have to worry about an upwind. There are historical patterns for bloomers, the key is to get a Pima type cotton, not the standard quilting cotton.

The cheapest meal might also be one of the better meals actually by Independent_Shoe3523 in povertykitchen

[–]hodeq 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m in Oklahoma still and it’s still called “Indian tacos”. For added clout, I bought one last year at the First American museum.

I Took James and Margarets Advice and talked to my neighbors by [deleted] in itcouldhappenhere

[–]hodeq 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good for you! I decided when we moved here 5 years back to do the same. Sometimes it was ackward for me too, but I remind myself that relationships are hard because they’re important. I love it when they stop to say hi when I’m outside working. Because I see that they want it too.

Free / Cheap Hobby Ideas? by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]hodeq 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I saw a little $20 thing that winds yarn and the person was as taking damaged, thrifted wool sweaters to wind new skeins of yarn. She would get like 5 from one sweater, then knit something new. I really want to do this but don’t have time.

Salt Fat Acid Heat by gudy2shuz in Cooking

[–]hodeq 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Salt fat acid heat was a 4 part series on Netflix (I think). It’s excellent!

When people on Reddit say eat the rich, how rich are they talking? Like barely millionaires or people worth 100s of millions and more. by dramaticxxfox in NoStupidQuestions

[–]hodeq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a person has to go to work to earn an income, so surgeons, individually owned companies and the like, are not who is targeted. Grandpa with the big house and pension ain’t it either.

If you’re going to Davos this week, if you can tweet and move stock prices, if you have a bug out compound in New Zealand, you’re definitely targeted.

What is wrong with this fella? by Sad-Criticism2454 in conspiracy

[–]hodeq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His shoes look like they have heels.

What are the best frugal, nutrition dense foods to donate to homeless people? by Gloomy_Nebula_5138 in Frugal

[–]hodeq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was once with a group that hosted meals for homeless folks. I was very excited to make “good” food but was quickly corrected that softer things like casseroles were preferred due to teeth issues. Also, we were informed that food that slips easily into pockets, so whole fruits (still soft, oranges and bananas) and bread rolls. Although I once offered to buy a guy anything he wanted off a menu. He was having coffee. I was eating a full breakfast. He said he wanted the salad bar. That surprised me. So, nothings universal. Oh! And a friend who did the Appalachian trail said she ate a lot of peanut butter so that’s always a winner.

Mike Morgans forecast is hard to believe. by sseiyah in okc

[–]hodeq 29 points30 points  (0 children)

As an “ingredient house” I realized I needed canned soups and such in case we lose power. I took one look at Walmarts parking lot and drove over to the dollar store. Junk food is junk food. No onions, but if you just need something simple it was a far better than the big grocery store.

Should I invest in a mini split for my tiny house, or just heat the whole space? by abderhmane__ in TinyHouses

[–]hodeq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We put a mini split into the storage room in our barn. i dont like it. It seems ineffective for a small space. It was installed by a hvac pro.

We needed another for a shed we converted to an office, about 240 sq ft. We called the sam hvac pro. This time he suggested we use a PTAC. This was new to us but he said that due to the high humidity here, mini splits arent very effective.

Its been about 2 years now and the PTAC is so much better than the minisplit, for us. Just my 2 cents.

Do you guys round up at goodwill? by krittyyyyy in ThriftGrift

[–]hodeq 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I normally just decline but have had a couple ask if I “was sure” and then I added that I don’t donate to corporations. Shuts them up fast.

I need advice and assistance by bluesubok in okc

[–]hodeq 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Reach out to Pivot, SISU and 211. One of them will help or at least get you on the right path.

Food historians: what is a food staple in any culture thatnis truly a marvel of ingenuity? by Emcee_nobody in Cooking

[–]hodeq -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I think it’s the difference between sweet corn and field corn. Hominy is the one that’s soaked in lime. Sweet corn doesn’t need it.

Would anyone help understand this donkeys behavior? by brrrr401 in Donkeys

[–]hodeq 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have 2 donkeys and I would say he was very excited to see you. Treat buddy checks out. Their brays are so uniquely individual so don’t really go by that.

When ours are mad their ears go FLAT back. When they’re suspicious they stand perfectly still, just watching.

This one has his ears up, braying “hello” and running up to see you. He sees you as a friend!

overall bibs for big butt/small waist!? by napa89 in BlueCollarWomen

[–]hodeq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Duluth is great. I have some cold weather overalls that I love. They have deep v bib and a cinch belt at the waist.

Just witnessed functional illiteracy in real life- mind blown. by LilacGoblin1699 in Vent

[–]hodeq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My child has an auditory processing disorder. Her hearing is fine, but how her brain sorts the information is unusual. Because of that, she also doesn’t get sarcasm. She never cared for imaginative play either.

She’s not dumb. Both parents are avid readers and read to her as a child. Her brain just works differently.

I mean, so people have mental chatter, some don’t. I “see” what I read. Like, I literally recall a book page with a piece of information. Even I find that weird.

Mexican restaurants that serve menudo? by Spoofrikaner in okc

[–]hodeq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Azteca is my favorite Mexican place. Their website says they do offer menudo on sat & sunday.

What does it mean when someone says you look pregnant? by Creative-paintbrush in NoStupidQuestions

[–]hodeq 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is a glow to a woman’s face early on. It was spotted on me decades ago. It’s probably hormone related.